Big Show vs. Rusev

Big Show’s ongoing problems with Rusev and Lana may have landed The World’s Largest Athlete in sensitivity training and even caused an apparent rift with tag partner and friend Mark Henry, but at Hell in a Cell, Big Show’s biggest problem will be The Super Athlete himself.

On Oct. 26, the two titans will clash in a rematch of gigantic proportions, WWE.com has confirmed.
It was a vow to Henry that led Big Show to Rusev’s door in the first place. After The Hero of the Russian Federation put down The World’s Strongest Man, Big Show saw it as his duty to redeem Henry. In trying to accomplish that task, Show has twice knocked out Rusev, making Lana’s hulking client appear more vulnerable than any Superstar, including Henry, has done, to date. By tearing Rusev’s giant Russian flag down from the rafters weeks back, Show garnered the support of the WWE Universe in America, even if that same defiant act also came at the expense of WWE having to issue an apology afterward.

In a match against Big Show on the Oct. 13 edition of Raw, however, Rusev demonstrated exactly why Lana believes he is a superior competitor. After a back-and-forth brawl, the Eastern European juggernaut managed to land the 7-foot giant in the Accolade, which was subsequently broken up by an interfering Henry.

Can Rusev repeat that same feat at Hell in a Cell, to winning results? Or will Big Show, having been trapped in Rusev’s match-ending hold once before, KO Punch his way to victory? Watch this epic collision between two of WWE’s largest Superstars when Hell in a Cell airs live on WWE Network and pay-per-view on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

United States Champion Sheamus vs. The Miz

After two consecutive, if disputed, non-title victories over United States Champion Sheamus, The Miz will challenge for The Celtic Warrior’s title at Hell in a Cell, WWE.com has learned.

Along with his stunt double, Damien Mizdow, the self-proclaimed Hollywood A-lister has been a thorn in Sheamus’ side for several weeks. On the Oct. 6 edition of Raw, Miz rolled up Sheamus for the win moments after the champion Brogue Kicked an interfering Mizdow off the ring apron. Mizdow’s involvement in a rematch a week later again led to a victory for Miz, this time via count-out.

Now that he has the seemingly endless support of the onetime Damien Sandow, can Miz topple Sheamus on Oct. 26 and claim his third United States Championship? Or will the double-tough Irishman, unquestionably irked by Miz and Mizdow’s antics, flatten the Moneymaker like never before?

Find out when Hell in a Cell airs live on WWE Network and pay-per-view Sunday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

John Cena vs. Randy Orton (Hell in a Cell Match)

The bitter and historic rivalry between 15-time World Champion John Cena and 12-time World Champion Randy Orton will add yet another chapter on Oct. 26 when the Superstars enter the unforgiving Hell in a Cell to do battle.

The match was brought into play after Dean Ambrose bested the Cenation leader in a No Holds Barred, Contract-on-a-Pole Match on the Oct. 13 edition of Raw. Per The Authority, the Superstar who did not win that contest would still have to compete in a Hell in a Cell Match against the ever-vicious Viper, who petitioned for the stipulation in an attempt to remind all why he considers himself The Face of WWE.

That bold decision paved the way for what’s sure to be an incredible Hell in a Cell rematch. Cena and Orton faced off inside the fearsome Cell once before in 2009. The Viper slithered away from that conflict the winner.

Will the result be the same on Oct. 26 when arguably the two most dominant Superstars of the past decade lock horns again in the career-altering Cell? Will Orton do as he set out to prove, quashing Cena’s never-say-die attitude in the process? Or can Cena — who is no doubt upset about his controversial disqualification win over WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match Brock Lesnar, plus , losing his chance to battle Seth Rollins — tap into his dark side against his storied foe, the ever-dangerous Viper?

Be sure to catch the action of one of WWE’s wildest events when Hell in a Cell airs live on WWE Network and pay-per-view Sunday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match)

 

There will be no escaping for Seth Rollins at Hell in a Cell. Mr. Money in the Bank will be locked inside the terrifying structure with the man who has been hunting him down for months, a man who once considered him a brother: Dean Ambrose.

he unstable Superstar has been fuming at Rollins since he stabbed him and Roman Reigns in the back, shattering the seemingly unstoppable force known as The Shield. The Lunatic Fringe is hell-bent on getting retribution, but has rarely been able to get his hands on his former “business partner” in a fair fight. In fact, Ambrose was nearly taken out of action permanently when Rollins Curb Stomped him headfirst through a pile of cinder blocks.

 Ambrose had a roadblock in his road to retribution – John Cena. The 15-time World Champion was furious with Mr. Money in the Bank after Rollins cost him the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by clobbering him with his golden briefcase during his match against Brock Lesnar at Night of Champions. The Lunatic Fringe and Cena were unable to come to an agreement on who got the first crack at Rollins.

Instead, The Authority forced the two to face off on Monday Night Raw in a Contract-on-a-Pole Match, with the winner earning the right to enter the Cell with Rollins. In a vicious match, the unstable Superstar emerged victorious, earning the match with Rollins he’s been hungry for.

Seth Rollins won’t have The Authority to back him up, nor will he be able to run away once he’s locked inside the treacherous structure with The Lunatic Fringe. Will Mr. Money in the Bank be able to put Ambrose behind him, or will the unstable Superstar get the justice he’s been seeking for months? Find out at Hell in a Cell on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 8 ET/5 PT

Brie Bella vs. Nikki Bella (Loser must become the winner's personal assistant)

After weeks of escalating tension and venomous verbal attacks, Brie Bella will finally confront her issues with her sister Nikki when the twins battle each other at Hell in a Cell.

The rivalry between the previously inseparable twin sisters began at SummerSlam, when Nikki attacked Brie during her match against Stephanie McMahon, costing her the victory and creating a conflict that has snowballed over the past two months. Now, the two will collide at Hell in a Cell, with a special stipulation: The loser must work as the winner’s personal Bella assistant!

Since arriving in WWE in 2008, The Bella Twins have become two of the most prominent Divas in WWE. Both Brie and Nikki are former Divas Champions, former Slammy Award-winning Divas of the Year (they shared the award in 2013) and, of course, “Total Divas”co-stars. Until recently, the sisters attained all of their accomplishments with each other’s support. Yet, at Hell in a Cell, they will stand across the ring from one another as enemies, when they meet for the first time in one-on-one competition

During their clashes on Raw, Brie and Nikki each have claimed to be the victim while firing accusations of selfishness and jealousy at the other. Now allied with Stephanie, Nikki put Brie in matches with unfavorable stipulations that positioned her sister at a severe disadvantage – similar to the situations she found herself in after Brie quit WWE in June. Brie initially refused to fight her own flesh and blood, but Nikki’s physical and verbal assaults led her to cross that boundary and retaliate.

Will Nikki’s new attitude catalyze a career-defining win? Or will Brie avenge her emotional torment and shut her sister up for good? Find out at Hell in a Cell; live on the WWE Network and pay-per-view on Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PT!

Justin Roberts' contract not renewed by WWE

After 12 years as one of WWE's primary ring announcers, Justin Roberts' tenure with the company has come to an abrupt end. 

According to WWE.com, the promotion decided against exercising its option in Roberts' contract.
The 34-year-old native of Chicago became Raw's lead ring announcer in 2009, and he had served in that role ever since.
Roberts' passion for WWE and sports entertainment was obvious, and he even revealed the root of his love for professional wrestling in a recent blog post.

Roberts last appearance was on Monday's Raw from Atlanta, Georgia and there was no indication prior to the event that he would be leaving the company. Roberts was seen as a company man having served as a ring announcer for all of WWE's major programming since 2002.

The official WWE website is reporting that the company has decided to release longtime ring announcer Justin Roberts "effectively immediately" - Below is the WWE.com statement on Justin Robert's release:

WWE has chosen to not exercise its option to renew ring announcer Justin Roberts' contract. Effectiveimmediately, Roberts is released from WWE.

WWE wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.

United States Champion Sheamus def. Cesaro

United States Champion Sheamus loves a good fight. The Celtic Warrior found his perfect opponent in Cesaro when the he successfully defended the stars-and-stripes title in a battle at Night of Champions

In the weeks leading into Night of Champions, Cesaro lurked at ringside during The Celtic Warrior’s non-title matches, disrupting his rhythm and slowing his momentum before their showdown. Cesaro’s biggest offense came when Sheamus faced Seth Rollins on Sept. 8’s Raw. After helping Rollins eke out a victory with a timely distraction, Cesaro stood over the weakened Sheamus and screamed “Fella!” before adding injury to insult with a Neutralizer and proudly raising the U.S. Title.

The combatants wasted little time in dishing out punishment to one another at Night of Champions, exchanging brawling blows and reversing one another’s best moves. Cesaro slowed Sheamus significantly with a sleeper hold that threw off  The Celtic Warrior’s equilibrium. Sheamus tried to regain momentum with a suplex, but Cesaro continued to reverse or counter whatever Sheamus threw his way. He even powered out of Sheamus’ signature 10 Beats of the Bodhran, a WWE first.

Cesaro was backed off Sheamus by the referee, creating a short window of opportunity for the U.S. Champion. Sheamus unleashed a brutal Brogue Kick to Cesaro’s face to barely retain his United States Championship.